In statistics we learn alot about lurking variables and that we should always consider that before we try to conclude a direct causation.
My guess at other explanations have to do with being able to model and remember skills that are more useful. Another part of the reading that we did said that when parents have conversations with their children they are doing something valuable. They are explaining the world to them and the children are also able to code that into their memory.
Since the infants were securely attached their parents must have did something to help. Maybe they talked more with the child, played more of those games or simply treated the child how it aught to be treated ( giving it food, shelter, and the attention it needs to develop). These acts of caring for others or showing warmth are what maks people successfull later in life too. If the childhood remembers warm and caring memories it takes them as the model or the prototype of how to behave and react to others.
If a child knows nothing except for the fact that a mother is supposed to be uncaring or inattentive, this is what they will code in their memory as "normal." Afterwards, other examples, even better examples will not be as strong.
For example, how do we know how to be good mothers, good fathers, and how to react to children. We think about how our parents were with us.
Although this explanation is not perfect, I feel that it may give some insight into other variables lurking in the background, that come with the secure package.
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-- Edited by 102intro on Monday 6th of April 2009 08:49:36 PM
